05252 ZIP Code — East Arlington, VT

Bennington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05252 is located in East Arlington, Vermont, within Bennington County. It covers approximately 39.26 square miles and serves a population of 627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05252

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,885. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05252 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

627

population

39.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Arlington	Acceptable
East Arlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05250 Arlington (6.3 mi) 05255 Manchester Center (6.8 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (7.5 mi) 05262 Shaftsbury (9 mi) 05340 Bondville (9.5 mi) 05356 West Dover (11.2 mi) 05257 North Bennington (11.3 mi) 05201 Bennington (11.6 mi) 12873 Shushan (12.8 mi) 05251 Dorset (13 mi) 05253 East Dorset (13.3 mi) 05343 Jamaica (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	627
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	39.26 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	43.0709
Longitude	-73.0732
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

627

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$72,885

Median household income

$24,712

Per capita income

$206,100

Median home value

$1,357

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	30.8%
18 and over	434	69.2%
65 and over	59	9.4%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	603	92.9%
Two or more races	24	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	43.2%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	30.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	21.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 36.6%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	36.6%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$72,885

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 39.1%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,100
Median rent / month	$1,357
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	59.3%
Wood	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	25	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	31	16.0%
Households with children under 18	84	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	22.7%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	46.4%
Married	60.0%	47.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	0.7%
Divorced	13.3%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	12.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	102	41.0%
High school	88	35.3%
College / grad school	29	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.9%

Other services 14.3%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	60.0%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	591	94.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	621	99.0%
Born in same state	621	99.0%
Born in different state	271	43.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	288	45.9%
Italian	68	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	9.3%
German	22	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	99.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05252

What city is ZIP code 05252 in?

ZIP code 05252 is primarily assigned to East Arlington, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05252 in?

ZIP code 05252 falls within Bennington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05252 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 05252 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 05252 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05252 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 05252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05252?

ZIP code 05252 has an estimated population of 627 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05252 in?

ZIP code 05252 observes the EST timezone.